About
The Molecular Education, Technology and Research Innovation Center (METRIC) is the premiere facility at NC State for high-end molecular analysis. By combining our three platform technologies in one core (mass spectrometry, magnetic resonance, and X-ray crystallography), we are able to provide the appropriate techniques for researchers looking to better understand their molecular systems. With a presence on both Main and Centennial campuses, we aim to support researchers across all of NC State and beyond.
Facility and Equipment: METRIC provides NC State researchers access to a world-class measurement science facility that includes mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography of small molecules and macromolecules. The center is housed in Dabney Hall, Polk Hall, Partners III, and the brand-new Plant Sciences Building.
METRIC is a university-wide Shared Core Research Facility administered by NC State’s Office of Research and Innovation and governed by an active and engaged Executive Committee, External Advisory Committee, and three User Committees. Access to METRIC instrumentation to schedule use and/or training and billing for services is managed using a cloud-based LIMS that was customized at NC State University by the Office of Information Technology.
Partnerships
- SuperFund Research Programs (SRP):
- Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE):
- External Academic and Industry Partnerships
- 20 External Academic Partners
- 40 Industry Partners
- Plant Sciences Building